TAD 1640 GE

VOLVO PENTA GENSET ENGINE
TAD1640GE
432 kW (588 hp) at 1500 rpm, 480 kW (653 hp) at 1800 rpm, acc. ISO 3046
The TAD1640GE is a powerful, reliable
and economical Generating Set Diesel
Engine built on the dependable in-line six
design.
Durability & low noise
Designed for easiest, fastest and most
economical installation. Well-balanced
to produce smooth and vibration-free
operation with low noise level.
To maintain a controlled working temperature
in cylinders and combustion
chambers, the engine is equipped with
piston cooling. The engine is also fitted
with replaceable cylinder liners and valve
seats/guides to ensure maximum durability
and service life of the engine.
Low exhaust emission
The state of the art, high-tech injection
and charging system with low internal
losses contributes to excellent combustion
and low fuel consumption.
The TAD1640GE complies with EU
Stage 2 emission regulations.
Easy service & maintenance
Easily accessible service and maintenance
points contribute to the ease of
service of the engine.
Technical description
Engine and block
– Optimized cast iron cylinder block with
optimum distribution of forces without the
block being unnessarily heavy.
– Wet, replaceable cylinder liners
– Piston cooling for low piston temperature
and reduced ring temperature
– Tapered connecting rods for reduce risk of
piston cracking
– Crankshaft induction hardened bearing
surfaces and fillets with seven bearings for
moderate load on main and high-end bearings
– Case hardened and Nitrocarburized transmission
gears for heavy duty operation
– Keystone top compression rings for long
service life
– Viscous type crankshaft vibration dampers
to withstand single bearing alternator torsional
vibrations
– Replaceable valve guides and valve seats
– Over head camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Lubrication system
– Full flow oil cooler
Features
– Maintained performance, air temp 40°C
– Tropical cooling system (55°C)
– Fully electronic with Volvo Penta EMS 2
– Dual frequency switch (between 1500 rpm and 1800 rpm)
– High power density
– Emission compliant
– Low noise levels
– Gen Pac configuration
– Full flow disposable spin-on oil filter, for extra
high filtration
– The lubricating oil level can be measured
during operation
– Gear type lubricating oil pump, gear driven
by the transmission
Fuel system
– Non-return fuel valve
– Electronic unit injectors
– Fuel prefilter with water separator and water-in-fuel
indicator / alarm
– Gear driven low-pressure fuel pump
– Fine fuel filter with manual feed pump and
fuel pressure switch
– Fuel shut-off valve, electrically operated
Cooling system
– Efficient cooling with accurate coolant control
through a water distribution duct in the
cylinder block. Reliable sleeve thermostat
with minimum pressure drop
– Gear driven, maintenance-free coolant
pump with high degree of efficiency
– Coolant filter as standard
Turbo charger
– Efficient and reliable turbo charger
– Extra oil filter for the turbo charger
Electrical system
– Engine Management System 2 (EMS 2), an
electronically controlled processing system
which optimizes engine performance. It also
includes advanced facilities for diagnostics
and fault tracing
– The instruments and controls connect to the
engine via the CAN SAE J1939 interface,
either through the Control Interface Unit
(CIU) or the Digital Control Unit (DCU). The
CIU converts the digital CAN bus signal to
an anolog signal, making it possible to connect
a variety of instruments. The DCU is a
control panel with display, engine control,
monitoring, alarm, parameter setting and diagnostic
functions. The DCU also presents
error codes in clear text.
– Sensors for oil pressure, oil temp, boost
pressure, boost temp, coolant temp, fuel
temp, water in fuel, fuel pressure and two
speed sensors.

TAD1640GE
Technical Data
General
Engine designation........................................................................ TAD1640GE
No. of cylinders and configuration........................................................in-line 6
Method of operation............................................................................... 4-stroke
Bore, mm (in.)...................................................................................... 144 (5.67)
Stroke, mm (in.)................................................................................... 165 (6.50)
Displacement, l (in³).........................................................................16.12 (984)
Compression ratio...................................................................................... 17.5:1
Dry weight, kg (lb).......................................................................... 1480 (3263)
Dry weight with Gen Pac, kg (lb)................................................ 1910 (4211)
Wet weight, kg (lb)......................................................................... 1550 (3417)
Wet weight ith Gen Pac, kg (lb)................................................. 2020 (4453)
Performance 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
with fan, kW (hp) at:
Prime Power 393 (534) 431 (586)
Max Standby Power 432 (588) 480 (653)
Lubrication system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Oil consumption, liter/h (US gal/h) at:
Prime Power 0.10 (0.026) 0.10 (0.026)
Max Standby Power 0.10 (0.026) 0.11 (0.029)
Oil system capacity incl filters, liter................................................................48
Fuel system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Specific fuel consumption at:
Prime Power, g/kWh (lb/hph)
25 % 227 (0.368) 244 (0.396)
50 % 202 (0.327) 210 (0.340)
75 % 194 (0.314) 202 (0.327)
100 % 194 (0.314) 200 (0.324)
Max Standby Power, g/kWh (lb/hph)
25 % 221 (0.358) 233 (0.378)
50 % 200 (0.324) 206 (0.334)
75 % 194 (0.314) 201 (0.326)
100 % 195 (0.316) 199 (0.323)
Intake and exhaust system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Air consumption, m³/min (cfm) at:
Prime Power 31 (1095) 40 (1413)
Max Standby Power 33 (1165) 42 (1483)
Max allowable air intake restriction,
kPa (In wc) 5 (20.1) 5 (20.1)
Heat rejection to exhaust,
kW (BTU/min) at:
Prime Power 340 (19335)
Max Standby Power 327 (18596) 373 (21212)
Exhaust gas temperature after turbine,
°C (°F) at:
Prime Power 445 (833) 415 (779)
Max Standby Power 455 (851) 435 (815)
Max allowable back-pressure in exhaust line,
kPa (In wc) 10 (40.2) 10 (40.2)
Exhaust gas flow, m³/min (cfm) at:
Prime power 72.0 (2543) 87.0 (3072)
Max Standby Power 78.0 (2755) 93.0 (3284)
Standard equipment Engine Gen Pac
Engine
Automatic belt tensioner • •
Lift eyelets • •
Flywheel
Flywheel housing with conn. acc. to SAE 1 • •
Flywheel for 14” flex. plate and flexible coupling • •
Vibration dampers • •
Engine suspension
Fixed front suspension • •
Lubrication system
Oil dipstick • •
Full-flow oil filter of spin-on type • •
By-pass oil filter of spin-on type • •
Oil cooler, side mounted • •
Low noise oil sump • •
Fuel system
Fuel filters of disposable type • •
Electronic unit injectors • •
Pre-filter with water separator • •
Intake and exhaust system
Air filter with replaceable paper insert • •
Air restriction indicator • •
Air cooled exhaust manifold • •
Connecting flange for exhaust pipe • •
Exhaust flange with v-clamp • •
Turbo charger, low right side • •
Cooling system
Tropical radiator incl intercooler •¹) •
Gear driven coolant pump • •
Fan hub • •
Thrust fan •¹) •
Fan guard − •
Belt guard − •
Control system
Engine Management System (EMS) with
CAN-bus interface SAE J1939 • •
CIU, Control Interface Unit – –
Alternator
Alternator 60A / 24 V • •
Starting system
Starter motor, 6.0kW, 24 V • •
Connection facility for extra starter motor • •
Instruments and senders
Temp.- and oil pressure for automatic • •
stop/alarm 103°C
Other equipment
Expandable base frame − •
Engine Packing
Plastic warpping • •
1) must be ordered, se order specification
− optional equipment or not applicable
• included in standard specification
Cooling system 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Heat rejection radiation from engine,
kW (BTU/min) at:
Prime Power 28 (1592)
Max Standby Power 24 (1365) 28 (1592)
Heat rejection to coolant kW (BTU/min) at:
Prime Power 166 (9440)
Max Standby Power 162 (9213) 177 (10066)
Fan power consumption, kW (hp) 8 (11) 14 (19)
Note! Not all models, standard equipment and accessories are available in all countries.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
The engine illustrated may not be entirely identical to production standard engines.
Power Standards
The engine performance corresponds to ISO 3046, BS
5514 and DIN 6271. The technical data applies to an engine
without cooling fan and operating on a fuel with calorific
value of 42.7 MJ /kg (18360 BTU/lb) and a density of 0.84
kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal), also where this involves a deviation
from the standards. Power output guaranteed within 0 to
+2% att rated ambient conditions at delivery. Ratings are
based on ISO 8528. Engine speed governing in accordance
with ISO 3046/IV, class A1 and ISO 8528-5 class G3
Exhaust emissions
The engine complies with EU stage 2 emission legislation
according to the Non Road Directive EU 97/68/EEC. The
engine also complies with TA-luft -50% exhaust emission
regulations.
A* = 1587 mm / 62.5 in
B* = 1120 mm / 44.1 in
C* = 1976 mm / 77.8 in
D = 2296 mm / 90.5 in (During transport)
D = Max 3311 mm / 130.5 in
* Including radiator and intercooler
Rating Guidelines
PRIME POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power for
continuous operation. It is applicable for supplying electrical power
at variable load for an unlimited number of hours instead of commercially
purchased power. A10 % overload capability for govering
purpose is available for this rating.
MAXIMUM STANDBY POWER rating corresponds to ISO
Standard Fuel Stop Power. It is applicable for supplying standby
electrical power at variable load in areas with well established
electrical networks in the event of normal utility power failure. No
overload capability is available for this rating.
1 hp = 1 kW x 1.36
Information
For more technical data and information, please look in the Generating
Set Engines Sales Guide.
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